Penne with Vodka Sauce and Mini Meatballs

  5.0 – 5 reviews  • Penne Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 35 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 35 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. Kosher salt
  2. 12 ounces penne pasta
  3. 8 ounces ground beef chuck
  4. 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
  5. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  6. 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  7. 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  8. 3 cloves garlic (1 minced, 2 sliced)
  9. 2 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, halved
  10. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  11. 1/4 cup vodka
  12. 1/4 cup heavy cream
  13. Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, mix the beef, 1/4 cup parmesan, the breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 cup basil, the minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl with your hands until just combined. Form into 3/4-inch meatballs (about 20). Grate the tomatoes into a medium bowl; discard the skins.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the meatballs. Cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sliced garlic and cook until just golden, about 1 minute. Gradually add the vodka, then the grated tomatoes and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  4. Add the pasta and the remaining 1/4 cup basil to the skillet; toss, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Remove from the heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan; toss.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 720 calorie
Total Fat 26 grams
Saturated Fat 10 grams
Cholesterol 105 milligrams
Sodium 550 milligrams
Carbohydrates 79 grams
Dietary Fiber 5 grams
Protein 34 grams
Calories 720 calorie
Total Fat 26 grams
Saturated Fat 10 grams
Cholesterol 105 milligrams
Sodium 550 milligrams
Carbohydrates 79 grams
Dietary Fiber 5 grams
Protein 34 grams

Reviews

Jonathan Benson
Seems there’s a problem with links to one pot meals and pot party collections. Only the first recipe link is working. 
Ashley Hunter
It was great pasta my family loved it!!!!…….
The nice pasta taste and then the meatballs are just mmm

 

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